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Vital Signs Flashcards

1
Q

What is the proper procedure for taking a patient’s pulse?

A

Pulse

  1. Count the pulse for one full minute
  2. Feel for the pulse’s rhythm and force
  3. Report any irregular rhythms to the nurse
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What is a “normal adult’s” pulse?

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“Normal adult”

HR of 60-100 BPM

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What would classify a patient’s pulse as bradycardia?

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Bradycardia Pulse

HR of <60 BPM

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What would classify a patient’s pulse as “tachycardia”?

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Tachycardia

HR of >100 BPM

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5
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What is another name of high blood pressure?

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High BP = Hypertension

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What is the name for low blood pressure?

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Low BP = hypotension

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What does systolic pressure correlate to?

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Heart contration = systolic pressure (top number)

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What does diastolic pressure correlate to?

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Heart relaxation = Diastolic pressure (bottom number)

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What is the average BP for an adult?

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Average adult BP

120/80 mm Hg

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What is the range for normal systolic pressure?

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Normal systolic pressure

100-140 mm Hg

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What is the normal range for diastolic pressure?

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Normal diastolic pressure

60-90 mm Hg

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12
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What is hyperthermia?

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Hyperthermia = high body temperature

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What is hypothermia?

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Hypothermia = low body temperature

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14
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What is the range for an older adult’s body temperature?

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95-96oF

*Older adults typically have lower body temperatures

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What is the range for a normal oral temperature?

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98.6oF (range 97.6-99.6oF)

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16
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What is a normal tympanic temperature reading?

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98.6oF

17
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What is a normal range for an axillary temperature?

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97.6oF (range 96.6-98.6oF)

18
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What is a normal range for a rectal temperature reading?

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99.6oF (range 98.6-100.6oF)

19
Q

What is the respiration of a “healthy” adult?

A

10-20 respirations per minute

20
Q

What is tachypnea?

A

Fast respirations

>24 respirations per minute

21
Q

What is bradypnea?

A

Slow respirations

<10 respirations per minute

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